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Tech entrepreneur flees Washington due to companies being 'villainized'

May 13, 2026

Tech entrepreneur flees Washington due to companies being 'villainized'

Washington tech mogul Jesse Proudman joined the exodus to Austin, blasting the state's new "millionaire tax" as an unconstitutional job-killer.

Margaret Cho blames Trump and ICE for missing out on hit HBO Max series

May 13, 2026

Margaret Cho blames Trump and ICE for missing out on hit HBO Max series

Actress Margaret Cho claimed she lost a role in the Crave HBO Max series "Heated Rivalry" because she was afraid of ICE detention under the Trump administration.

Christian counselors challenge Wisconsin conversion therapy ban after Supreme Court ruling

May 13, 2026

Christian counselors challenge Wisconsin conversion therapy ban after Supreme Court ruling

Christian counselors filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn Wisconsin's conversion therapy restriction they say violates free speech rights.

New Hampshire woman says Planet Fitness canceled her membership after she reported man in locker room

May 13, 2026

New Hampshire woman says Planet Fitness canceled her membership after she reported man in locker room

A longtime New Hampshire Planet Fitness member says her membership was canceled after she complained about encountering a man in the women's locker room area.

Seattle Democrat rejects wealth 'exodus’ concerns as businesses flee for lower-tax states

May 12, 2026

Seattle Democrat rejects wealth 'exodus’ concerns as businesses flee for lower-tax states

As Starbucks moves jobs to Nashville, Washington Democrats push a new 9.9% tax on high earners, ignoring warnings of a massive taxpayer flight.

Washington manufacturer leaving state after 48 years, citing crime, taxes, political climate

May 12, 2026

Washington manufacturer leaving state after 48 years, citing crime, taxes, political climate

Washington manufacturer Delta Camshaft announced it is leaving the state after nearly 50 years, with its owner citing rising crime, skyrocketing taxes and insurance.

Loudoun County high school student accused of filming students in bathroom under investigation

May 12, 2026

Loudoun County high school student accused of filming students in bathroom under investigation

A Loudoun County high school student is under investigation for allegedly secretly recording other students in a school bathroom at Freedom High School.

Student loan rule would penalize graduates who enter ministry, Christian college leaders say

May 11, 2026

Student loan rule would penalize graduates who enter ministry, Christian college leaders say

Christian college leaders say new federal student loan rules pose an "existential threat" to religious higher education and could worsen clergy shortages.

New York joins federal school choice initiative despite traditional Democrat opposition

May 11, 2026

New York joins federal school choice initiative despite traditional Democrat opposition

In a surprise move, Gov. Hochul opts New York into the $1,700 federal tax credit program, ending a long-standing Democratic freeze on school choice.

Retired pastor, 78, convicted and fined for preaching Bible verse near Northern Ireland hospital

May 11, 2026

Retired pastor, 78, convicted and fined for preaching Bible verse near Northern Ireland hospital

A 78-year-old retired pastor was convicted for preaching near a Northern Ireland hospital, raising concerns about free speech and religious freedom.